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Horbury and South Ossett

About

Horbury and South Ossett is a ward in the Wakefield district, located to the southwest of the city centre. The area includes the towns of Horbury and South Ossett, which have distinct identities but share local amenities and transport links. Horbury has a mix of residential areas and small businesses, while South Ossett features a blend of housing and light industrial units. The ward is served by several schools, parks, and community facilities, catering to families and older residents.

Transport connections include the A642 road, providing access to Wakefield and Huddersfield, while bus routes link the ward to surrounding areas. The landscape includes green spaces like Horbury Lagoon and South Ossett Recreation Ground, offering outdoor leisure opportunities. Local shops, pubs, and cafes serve the community, with a focus on independent businesses. The ward has a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, reflecting its historical growth.

Area overview

On average Horbury and South Ossett has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Horbury and South Ossett is £40,637 per year. There are 8 schools in Horbury and South Ossett: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Horbury and South Ossett

WF45PN

Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge

WF45PQ

Audsley's Yard

WF46EB

Mortimer Row

WF46ED

Barker Road

WF46JH

Clifton Drive

WF46JT

John Carr Avenue

WF46LW

Fearnside's Close

WF50DB

South Terrace

WF50FA

Horbury View

WF50HH

Spa Street

WF50HX

Goring Park Avenue

WF50SN

Cavewell Close

WF45EX

Castle Grove

WF45HB

Horbury

WF45JA

Northfield Lane

WF45NF

Bridge Road

WF45RA

Bennett Avenue

WF46AB

Park Street

WF46BB

Dovecote Lane

WF46DY

Wensley Street

WF46JF

Clifton Road

WF46JL

Clifton Crescent

WF46JY

Manorfield Drive

WF46LY

St Peter's Grove

WF50DE

South Terrace

WF50DF

Storrs Hill Road

WF50DU

Barmby Close

WF50EQ

Lombardi Court

WF50JY

Parklands

WF50LA

Park Gardens

WF50LJ

Manor Close

WF50LY

Manor Avenue

WF50LZ

Fairfield Avenue

WF45EU

Dudfleet Lane

WF45JT

East Avenue

WF45PA

Reid Park Avenue

WF45PS

Bridge Road

WF45QS

Rochester Court

WF46AR

Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge

WF46AS

Church Street

WF46DL

Jenkin Drive

WF46EP

Regent Street

WF46EQ

Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge

WF46LS

Horbury

WF50AW

Horbury Road

WF50AX

Manor Road

WF50DS

Barmby Close

WF50PD

Parkfield View

WF50SX

Taylor Drive

WF50SY

Taylor Close

WF45HZ

Northfield Lane

WF45BS

Parklands Crescent

WF45ED

Green Lane

WF45LS

New Road

WF45NJ

Parklands Avenue

WF45NU

Audsley's Yard

WF46AH

Hawkingcroft Road

WF46AZ

Northgate

WF46JR

Leeke Avenue

WF50EF

Chapel Street

WF50EJ

St John's Crescent

WF50LE

Sowood Lane

WF50PF

Teall Court

WF45PL

Ossett South East & Horbury Bridge

WF45AQ

Stonehouse Gardens

WF45BE

Ellis Street

WF45LZ

The Willows

WF46LA

Manorfield Drive

WF46LT

Church Street

WF46NF

Berry's Yard

WF50ER

Greenfield Avenue

WF50NS

Haggs Hill Road

WF50SG

Mayfield Court

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